That means that so that decolonize affirmation, there must be a sense of homecoming.

This connection and respect extends into the natural world.

“Those underground systems send messages to the seedlings and teach them how to grow.

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Dr. McFarland’s approach also combats the ever-growing, anxiety-inducing issues of environmental racism and global warming.

This education isubuntuin action.

A Personal Journey

My own affirmation practice came from this kind of shared experience.

Ubuntutranslates to “I am because we are,” which certainly sounds like an affirmation to me.

I’d turned positive words into manifestation on my own terms.

This was likely successful because, as licensed counselor and creator of@fleurdelisspeaksFaith Broussard Cade M.Ed.

puts it, informed affirmation’s influence goes beyond simply wishing for what you want.

When helping clients form their ownmantras, Cade recommends starting at the end and working forward.

When working with her clients, she often asks: “Where would you like to end up?”

We deserve good things.